<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday announced a cash reward worth Rs 5 lakh from the state government for shuttler Lakshya Sen, member of the Indian men's badminton team that won the Thomas Cup.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister made the announcement after inaugurating the 'Mini-Olympic Sports Meet-2022' organised by the Youth Empowerment and Sports department, an official press release said, quoting him.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sports-ministry-announces-rs-1-crore-reward-for-indian-mens-badminton-team-after-thomas-cup-victory-1109472.html" target="_blank">Sports Ministry announces Rs 1 crore reward for Indian men's badminton team after Thomas Cup victory</a></strong></p>.<p>He also said his government is encouraging all sports. "We have selected a group of 75 sportpersons from various disciplines for special training as part of preparations for the Paris Olympics (in 2024)," Bommai said.</p>.<p>The India's men's badminton team lifted the Thomas Cup title for the first time ever with a commanding 3-0 win over powerhouse Indonesia on Sunday. World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and doubles players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stunned the 14-time champions to win the prestigious team championship.</p>
<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday announced a cash reward worth Rs 5 lakh from the state government for shuttler Lakshya Sen, member of the Indian men's badminton team that won the Thomas Cup.</p>.<p>The Chief Minister made the announcement after inaugurating the 'Mini-Olympic Sports Meet-2022' organised by the Youth Empowerment and Sports department, an official press release said, quoting him.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/sports-ministry-announces-rs-1-crore-reward-for-indian-mens-badminton-team-after-thomas-cup-victory-1109472.html" target="_blank">Sports Ministry announces Rs 1 crore reward for Indian men's badminton team after Thomas Cup victory</a></strong></p>.<p>He also said his government is encouraging all sports. "We have selected a group of 75 sportpersons from various disciplines for special training as part of preparations for the Paris Olympics (in 2024)," Bommai said.</p>.<p>The India's men's badminton team lifted the Thomas Cup title for the first time ever with a commanding 3-0 win over powerhouse Indonesia on Sunday. World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and doubles players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stunned the 14-time champions to win the prestigious team championship.</p>